Cajun Margarita

Ok, I know Margarita's are not a true Cajun specialty. But being a fan of Margaritas, this just sounds like something too interesting to pass up! From tideandthyme.com, supposedly from the HBO series True Blood set in Louisiana. If using the chile-infused tequila, note the time requirements for steeping and plan ahead. The sweet & sour of the margarita temper the spiciness.

• Ready In: 3 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  ounces  chile-infused tequila (optional)
• 3  ounces  orange liqueur
• 3  ounces  margarita mix
• 1  teaspoon  Crystal hot sauce or 1  teaspoon  any other  louisiana hot sauce
• 2  cups  ice
•  chili pepper (to garnish)
•  lime slice, for garnish
•  salt

• FOR THE CHILE-INFUSED TEQUILA

• 5  jalapeno peppers, halved
• 5  serrano peppers, halved
• 1  cup  tequila

Directions

1. FOR THE CHILE-INFUSED TEQUILA: combine all ingredients in a jar or bowl. Cover, and let sit at room temperature overnight or at least 2 hours. Strain into bottle or jar and keep in a cool, dark place.
2. MARGARITA:
3. Rim margarita glasses with salt by running a slice of lime around rim and then dipping in margarita salt. Set aside.
4. To make the margaritas, combine the chile-infused tequila, orange liqueur, margarita mix, hot sauce, and ice in a blender. Cover, and puree for 1 minute, until no chunks of ice remain.
5. Fill the prepared glasses with blended margaritas. Garnish with lime slices and a whole chile pepper.